Portrait of Wadim & Esther Kaminsky
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Wadim & Esther Kaminsky

April 4, 1922 – May 4, 2019
Lived 97 years
Daytona, Florida
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Wadim served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.

Life story

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Esther Kaminsky, who left us on March 27, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on December 27, 1929, in New York, NY to her parents Alvino and Andreina.

Our mother, known to many as "mama," was a devoted wife to her husband Wadim Kaminsky, who passed away on May 4, 2019, after more than 60 years of marriage. Their love was a true inspiration to all who knew them, and their commitment to each other was unwavering.

Esther was a devout Catholic, and her faith was a source of comfort and strength to her throughout her life. She was a loving and devoted mother to her three sons, Robert, Daniel, and Thomas, and a loving and devoted grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Esther had a passion for quilting and needlework, and she spent many hours creating beautiful items for family and friends. Her meticulous attention to detail and love for her craft were evident in every piece she created.

Esther worked as a cash office associate at the Alexandria K-mart store, retiring after 25 years of service. Growing up in NYC, she never acquired a driver’s license, so she rode her bicycle to work most days of the week, a testament to her dedication and work ethic.

The loss of Esther is felt deeply by all who knew her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May she rest in peace, knowing that she was loved and appreciated more than words can express.

Rest in peace, mama, we love you and miss you dearly.

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The world Wadim knew

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1922
Born April 4
1928
Wadim was 6 when Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin
1939
Wadim was 17 when World War II began in Europe
1942
Wadim was 20 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"
1950
Wadim was 28 when the Korean War began
1962
Wadim was 40 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1971
Wadim was 49 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1982
Wadim was 60 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1995
Wadim was 73 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2005
Wadim was 83 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Wadim was 88 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2019
Passed away May 4, age 97
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